3 new burger recipes for the 4th of July

When it comes to grilling, no day is the grill more active than on a national holiday, am I right?

While we’re celebrating the 4th of July and American freedom, it’s fun to also have people gather, eat good food, and just enjoy the moment.

This 4th of July, Omaha Steaks reached out to ask me to share some of their mouth-watering burger recipes with you. Oh boy, some of these have my mouth absolutely watering! Oh wait, but first I should tell you this: Omaha Steaks launched a new line of gourmet burgers this past May. Now you don’t have to just do classic burger (with maybe a fancy piece of cheese on top).

The innovative offerings from Omaha Steaks include: brisket burgers, pork and bacon burgers, lamb burgers, veggie burgers, and salmon burgers! (Be on the alert – turkey and bison burgers are coming, and I’m still waiting for a grass-fed version to show up!!).

Our family eats burgers maybe every other week… that’s less than most Americans (48% eat burgers once a week!) according to SeriousEats.com! We’re excited to be trying out three of the new burger varieties this 4th of July! And you don’t hav to stop with just the gourmet burger – how about gourmet toppings?

Here’s three new ways to “burger” this 4th of July, coming straight from Omaha Steaks’ Executive Chef Karl Marsh!

Mediterranean Lamb Burger with Feta Cheese and Tzatziki Sauce

Reuben Burger

Ingredients

• 2 slices Rye Bread
• 1 tsp. Mayo
• 1 slice Swiss Cheese
• 6oz Omaha Steaks New! Brisket Burgers
• Sprinkle All Natural Seasoning
• 1 oz Corned Beef Brisket Sliced
• 2 Tbsp. Thousand Islands
• 1/4 cup. Sauerkraut

Garnish

• Green Leaf
• Cole Slaw
• Pickle
• Omaha Steaks Steakhouse Fries

Preparation

1. Sprinkle burger with Omaha Steaks All Natural Seasoning and grill to desired doneness.

2. Spread mayonnaise on rye bread and place on medium grill with mayonnaise side down.

3. Place a slice of Swiss cheese on one slice of bread.

4. Place corned beef and sauerkraut on the other slice.

5. Grill bread until toasted and cheese is melted.

6. Place cooked burger on top of sauerkraut and top with the other piece of toasted rye.

7. Slice in half and serve

Southwestern Salmon Burger with Chipotle Mayonnaise, Avocado and Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

• 4 Omaha Steaks New! Aztec Salmon Burgers
• 4 Whole Wheat Bun
• 1/2 cup Chipotle Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
• 1/2 cup Pico De Gallo (recipe follows)
• 1 each Avocado, sliced

Directions

1. Prepare Chipotle Mayonnaise and Pico De Gallo.

2. Grill, broil or pan-fry the Salmon burger until internal temperature reaches 160ºF.

3. Slice bun in half and toast on grill or broiler.

4. Spread 1 tablespoon of Chipotle Mayonnaise on each half of bun.

5. Place cooked salmon burger on bun and top with Pico De Gallo and avocado slices. Place remaining bun on top.

Chipotle Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tsp. Garlic, chopped
• 2 tsp. Canned Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce Pureed
• 1 Tbsp. Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients and mix well. It can be stored for 1 week in refrigerator. Makes about 4 servings.

Pico De Gallo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Diced Roma Tomatoes, ¼” pieces
• 2 Tbsp Diced White Onion, ¼” pieces
• 1 Tbsp. Cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. Jalapeno, minced very fine with the seeds
• 1 tsp. Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 tsp. Kosher Salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well.

Which burger would be your favorite? Hubby will be loving that Reuben but I think I’m liking that spicy salmon recipe! If you like these burger ideas, pin this image to share with your friends!

Omaha Steaks is available by calling 1-800-228-9055, online at www.OmahaSteaks.com or at retail stores nationwide.

Thanks to Omaha Steaks for sending product in exchange for sharing this message. All opinions are my own.